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President's Secretariat
STATE CIVIL SERVICES OFFICERS ATTENDING THE 124TH INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAMME AT LBSNAA CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
State civil services officers attending the 124th Induction Training Programme at LBSNAA called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Addressing the officers, the President congratulated them for their promotion and induction into Indian Administrative Services. She said that almost all of them have served for over 20 years in the state governments in different capacities. In these years they must have faced many challenges and would have taken tough decisions. She urged them to work with the spirit of Nation First and People First. She said that as IAS officers, they should adhere to the principles of integrity, transparency, commitment and promptness.
The President said that on many occasions it is seen that there is a tendency to maintain the status quo. Either it is simple inertia or it is the indifference towards emerging problems of people arising out of the ever-changing scenario around us. Civil servants should move ahead with the mindset of ‘change for better’.
The President said that the country needs civil servants who are innovative, proactive and polite, professional, progressive, energetic, transparent, tech-enabled and constructive. Administrative leaders embodying these leadership styles and values will be better placed to serve the nation and citizens.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
India and Germany discuss ways and means to further deepen their partnership on Energy and Climate.
A bilateral meeting was held between Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav and Mr. Norbert Barthle and Dr.Maria Flachsbarth, Parliamentary State Secretariates, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development today at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi.
Both sides discussed at length on a wide range of environmental issues covering areas such as climate change, water scarcity, marine & air pollution, circular economy etc.
In the meeting, Shri Yadav acknowledged the importance of Indo-German bilateral cooperation on environment and appreciated efforts made by Germany in bringing new technologies in India. He also highlighted the remarkable achievements India has made in tackling climate change under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Both sides stressed on the importance of information exchange in bilateral programmes keeping climate and SDG indicators in focus-Agro-Ecology, Solar Partnership Inter resilience.
Mr. Yadav stated that India and Germany may explore strengthening bilateral cooperation especially on circular economy - treatment of solid waste , wastewater etc.
Ministry of Defence
Indigenously built ASW Corvette ‘Kavaratti’ to be Commissioned at Visakhapatnam
The last of four indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare  stealth corvettes “INS Kavaratti” under Project 28  is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy by General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on Thursday, 22 October 20.
Touted as a potent Stealth ASW Corvette, Kavaratti is indigenously designed by the Indian Navy's in-house organisation, Directorate of Naval Design, and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers , Kolkata, and portrays the growing capability of the Indian Navy, GRSE and the nation in becoming self-reliant through indigenization, thus, accentuating our national objective of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. The ship has up to 90% indigenous content and the use of carbon composites for the superstructure is a commendable feat achieved in Indian shipbuilding. The ship’s weapons and sensors suite is predominantly indigenous and showcases the nation’s growing capability in this niche area.
Kavaratti has a state-of-the-art weapons and sensor suite capable of detecting and prosecuting submarines. In addition to its anti-submarine warfare capability, the ship also has a credible self defence capability and good endurance for long-range deployments.
It is noteworthy that the ship will be commissioned into the Navy as a combat-ready platform as the ship has completed sea trials of all the systems fitted onboard. It is a praiseworthy achievement in itself, taking into consideration the restrictions imposed due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic during which she was delivered to the Navy. With the induction of Kavaratti into its fold, the Indian Navy’s preparedness will be enhanced.
Kavaratti takes her name from erstwhile INS Kavaratti which was an Arnala class missile corvette. The older Kavaratti distinguished herself by operating in support of was Bangladesh's liberation in 1971.
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Shri Bhagwanth Khuba takes charge as Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy
Shri Bhagwanth Khuba took over as the Minister of State in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy here today in the presence of Shri R. K. Singh , Cabinet Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy.
On this occasion , he was greeted at the office at MNRE, CGO Complex by Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and other senior officers as well as CMDs of CPSUs under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
PIB Headquarters
MGNREGA WORKERS HEAVE A SIGH OF RELIEF AS PAYMENTS DISBURSED AT VILLAGES NOW
K DEVI PADMANABHAN FIELD PUBLICITY OFFICER TIRUCHIRAPALLI
21 June, 2020
Covid 19 pandemic lockdown had affected daily wagers of urban areas as well as villages. Government had given free ration including rice, pulses and oil and Rs 1000 to each ration card holder. But the most welcome move was resumption of MGNREGA works as it gave assured income to rural people. In most villages in Tiruchirapallidistrict , MGNREGA works involved desilting of irrigation canals and other waterbodies. With Cauvery water from Mettur Dam flowing past Trichy to delta region the small canals bring water to interior villages. In Tamil Nadu, MGNREGA works are being undertaken in 12,524 Gram Panchayats in 385 blocks of 31 districts. There are 1 crore 23 lakh workers in Tamil Nadu with 85 lakh job cards issued according to government records.
Mgnrega workers had difficulty in going to banks with almost no public transport, to get their wages. As per the orders of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, wages of MGNREGA workers will be given on Thursdays at a common public place of the village by Bank agents. The MGNREGA workers have been advised to collect the money maintaining safe distance norms. This facility will be continued for the months of June, July and August according to authorities.
MGNREGA works are being held in 404 Panchayats in Tiruchirapalli district. There are 4.61 lakh persons from 3.27 lakh households registered for MGNREGA in Trichy district. Rs 22 crore is being disbursed as MGNREGA wages through bank accounts in the district. The MGNREGA works are being held under strict safe distance norms as per government order. MGNREGA workers are happy that the works have been resumed. They urged government to give them more number of days of works so that they will get more income for their livelihood.
SmtAmbika, MGNREGA works supervisor of Nachikurichi village in Tiruchirapalli said she is executing and monitoring works in her village. She is enforcing safe distance norms for workers. She thanked central and state government for MGNREGA works especially during Covid 19 crisis period. SmtJeyarani, MGNREGA worker from TrichyNachikurichi village thanked government for MGNREGA works. She urged government to give additional monetary assistance during the lockdown period. SmtNeelavathi, MGNREGA work supervisor said that face masks are made compulsory for all workers to prevent spread of disease. Desiltingof canal in Nachikurichi village is done as part of MGNREGA works. SmtKarumbaiyi of Kattaiyampatti village in Vayyampatti Block Tiruchirapalliconveyed her thanks to government for giving MGNREGA works. She urged government to give continuous MGNREGA jobs and was happy that wages have been increased.
MGNREGA works have changed the face of economic life of villages with assured wages for minimum 100 days of work. This is perhaps the most popular government scheme as people are made part of development process in the villages.
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addresses participants across 427 locations in Odisha at Nua Odisha - Dharmapad Samvaad
Over 2 Lakh candidates went through career counselling across 30 districts in the state during the day
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India today inaugurated and addressed Nua Odisha - Dharmapada Samvaad-Skill Saathi Youth Conclave at Rail Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. The first-ever Skill Saathi Youth Conclave wasaired live across 427 locations in Odisha, where more than 2 lakh candidates were mobilized for career counseling under Skill Saathi initiative. During the event, the Honorable Minister also interacted with youth at 5 remote location i.e. Mayurbhaj, Sundergarh, Sambalpur, Koraput and Berhrampur, via video conferencing.
The conclave witnessed participation of five young achievers from Odisha, namely, Shri Amarendra Sahu - Founder NestAway, Flight Lieutenant Pallavi Mohapatra - Indian Air Force, Shri Jogabyasa Bhoi, mountaineer who has climbed the highest peaks of 5 continents, Shri Chittaranjan Mohanty, Awardee of United Nations HiEERa  award, and Shri Vishal Singh, Founder, Kaivalya Vichar Seva Samiti  and Gram Samriddhi Trust. The achievers participated in a panel discussion with the Minister. The outstanding achievers were also felicitated by Shri Pradhan.
The Skill Saathi initiative has so far mobilized and counselled over 1 lakhs candidate in Odisha and over 10 lakh youth across the country in the past three months. The initiative provides information on vocational training programs under Skill India mission, conduct psychometric test and provide face-to-face counselling interventions to guide aspirants to make the right choice of based on their interest and aptitude.
The Skill Saathi Youth Conclave in Odisha today mobilized over 2 lakhcandidates who were counselled across 427 locations covering all blocks and urban local bodies, across 30 districts in the state. The program aims to create a mass movement around skill development in the state and inspireyouth tomake the most of various skill development opportunities in the country.
Addressing the participants, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said, “Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of New India cannot be realized without a New Odisha. The youth of Odisha hasintellect, skill and courage. With these qualities, they can meet any challenge and work together to create a New Odisha. The young achievers present here are inspiration to the youth of Odisha and a testament that sky is no limit for them. Odisha has been at the forefront of many path breaking initiatives by MSDE in skilling the youth to make them employable. The Skill Saathi model was created to impart information on vocational education and available market opportunities to the youth. With the potential Odisha has and with the right intent, together we can ensure Odisha soon becomes the skill capital of India.”YB
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of shares in Olam Agri Holdings Pte. Ltd. by SALIC International Investment Company
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of shares in Olam Agri Holdings Pte. Ltd. by SALIC International Investment Company
The proposed combination pertains to acquisition of 35.43% stake in Olam Agri Holdings Pte. Ltd.  by SALIC International Investment Company .
SIIC is an unlisted limited liability company based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is fully owned and controlled by Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Corporation . SALIC is a Saudi Arabian investment company, active in the agricultural and food industries with investments both in Saudi Arabia and other countries. SIIC has been established to hold SALIC’s international investments.
Olam Agri is a company incorporated and headquartered in Singapore and operates as a merchant and processor of agricultural goods. It is active throughout the entire value chain of agriculture - farming, procurement, wholesale trading, processing, refining and distributing. More particularly, Olam Agri, both directly and indirectly, undertakes sale of various agri-commodities, including rice in India, both at the wholesale and the retail level.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares glimpses of Aero India 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of Aero India 2023.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Aero India 2023 showcased the strides India is making in defence and aerospace. It has brought together people from various countries who are showcasing their innovations.”
“Visited the exemplary Karnataka Pavilion at Aero India 2023. The entire nation is proud of Karnataka’s rich contribution to the aerospace industry.”
President's Secretariat
NO ‘CHANGE OF GUARD’ CEREMONY THIS SATURDAY
The Change of Guard Ceremony will not to be held this Saturday  at Rashtrapati Bhavan due to gazetted holiday on account of Eid-ul-fitr.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 201.68 Cr
Over 3.84 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,50,100
21,411 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.46%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.46%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 201.68 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,66,09,306 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.84 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10410857
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10083941
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6139750
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18428851
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17659934
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
11761180
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
38435980
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
26953686
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
60988770
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
50542921
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
559159870
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
507171319
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12438798
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203614293
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
194866095
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
9034086
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127391804
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
121767056
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
29965580
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6,93,39,394
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|
Total
|
|
2,01,68,14,771
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,50,100. Active cases now constitute 0.34% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.46%. 20,726 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,31,92,379.
21,411 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,80,202 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.21 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.46% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.46%.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Manipur University to host the Y20 Seminar on May 4, 2023, on "Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance"
University to host around 550 participants comprising of 26 foreign panellists and delegates
Manipur University will host the Y20 Seminar on May 4, 2023, on "Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance", one of the five themes of the Y20 India Summit.
The seminar will focus on youth to make the G20 summit participative, cutting across all ranks. The Government of India aims to reach out to all 16 districts of Manipur through this seminar. The University will host around 550 participants – 26 foreign panellists and delegates, 38 delegates and panellists from outside Manipur and 69 within Manipur. About 70 students from colleges affiliated with Manipur University will participate in the seminar.
Manipur University Vice-Chancellor Prof. N. Lokendra Singh said that although Manipur is a small state, it has immensely contributed to sports and culture. The youth have been performing considerably well in every aspect of their activities. "It's because of such noble achievements of our students, the Govt. of India is very kind enough to give us this assignment," the V-C said.
He added that in the last one or two decades, there had been a tremendous expansion of India's youth and student population in quantity and quality. India is a young country with a potent youth force and has been taking up youth-centric policies.
Chairman of the Y20 Summit Prof. RK Hemakumar Singh said the youth of the state are very talented in sports and culture, so they should be talented in democracy and governance. The chairman added the program will be streamed live on social media platforms to reach students residing in remote areas of the state.
Convener of the Summit Prof. W. Chandbabu Singh said India is holding the 18th presidency of the G20, and since G20 countries control 85% of the global trade, decisions taken by G20 countries will have global acceptance in general.
He added that there are 11 engagement groups during India's Presidency, including the Y20. And within Y20, there are five sub-themes, of which "Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance" is one of them.
"India is talking about one earth, one family and one future, and nobody should be left out in relation to building this nation. So participation of youth is extremely important," the Convener said.
The final G20 Summit, scheduled for September 2023, will deliberate on the seminar's recommendations to provide information and make the voices and concerns of the Indian youth heard on domestic and global platforms.
Chairman Shri Hemakumar urged the organizations and public of the state not to cause any disturbance to the seminar in the form of agitations or bandhs in the interest of the future of the youths of the state.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Poshan Vatikas or Nutri- gardens being set up across the country to provide easy and affordable access to fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants and herbs.
Under ongoing Poshan Maah 2022, activities for setting-up nutri-gardens or retro-fitting Poshan Vatikas with backyard pultry / fishery units being carried out in a big way across the country
Around 4.37 lakh Anganwadi Centres set up Poshan Vatikas
1.10 lakh medicinal saplings planted across selected districts of 6 States
Under various interventions taken up by the Ministry of Women and Child Development jointly with Ministry of Ayush, close to 4.37 lakh Anganwadi Centres have set up Poshan Vatikas. Additionally, so far, 1.10 lakh medicinal saplings have also been planted across some of the selected districts of 6 States.
Under ongoing Poshan Maah 2022, activities for setting-up nutri-gardens or retro-fitting Poshan Vatikas with backyard pultry / fishery units is being carried out in a big way across the country.
So far, more than 1.5 lakh events on retrofitting Poshan Vatikas with backyard poultry and fishery units have been reported. Also, more than 75 thousand sensitization camps have been conducted to promote millets and backyard kitchen gardens. Interestingly, to replicate the model of Poshan Vatikas at/around new AWCs, close to 40 thousand land identification drives for nutri-gardens/Poshan Vatikas have also been reported under Poshan Maah so far.
Launched on 8th March, 2018, by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, POSHAN Abhiyaan aims to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescents, pregnant women & lactating mothers. The Abhiyaan is a key component of Mission Poshan 2.0 which seeks to address the challenges of malnutrition in children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers through a strategic shift in nutrition content and delivery and by creation of a convergent eco-system to develop and promote practices that nurture health, wellness and immunity.
A key plank of the goal to enable the right kind of nourishment are the Poshan Vatikas or Nutri-gardens that are being set up across the country to provide easy and affordable access to fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants and herbs. The idea is simple; to provide a fresh and regular supply of locally produced fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants to women and children straight from a nutri-garden at or near an Anganwadi Centre.
Poshan Vatikas can play an important role in enhancing dietary diversity by providing key micronutrients through local fruits and vegetables. Poshan Vatikas are a good example of convergent action on-ground. Beyond the reward of locally available wholesome produce, it will reduce external dependency and make communities atmanirbhar for their nutritional security.
Gujarat, Poshan Maah 2022
Chhattisgarh, Poshan Maah 2022
Goa, Poshan Maah 2022
Ministry of Jal Shakti
NAQUIM
Central Ground Water Board  is implementing National Aquifer Mapping and Management program , which envisages mapping of aquifers , their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of Ground Water Resources.
NAQUIM was initiated in 2012 as a part of the ‘Ground Water Management and Regulation’ scheme with the objectives to delineate and characterize the aquifers and develop plans for sustainable ground water management in the country. The State-wise information is shared with States/Uts for implementation.
Out of nearly 33 lakh sq km geographical area of the country, a mappable area of around 25 lakh sq km has been identified by the CGWB to be covered under this programme. So far, 15.57 lakh sq km areas have been covered. State/UT wise areas covered under the programme are given below.
The remaining area is targeted to be covered by Mar 2023.
State and UT-wise areas  for which aquifer maps have been prepared and management plans have been developed.
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S. No.
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Name of the State/UT
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Area for which aquifer maps and management plans have been prepared 
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1
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Andaman & Nicobar
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|
800
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|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
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|
74785
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
5502
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
26077
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
26557
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
115
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
52546
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
490
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
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|
0
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
1483
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
3702
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
99177
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
44179
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
7875
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
9506
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
30741
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
118236
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
24126
|
|
19
|
|
Lakshdweep
|
|
32
|
|
20
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
119240
|
|
21
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
184194
|
|
22
|
|
Manipur
|
|
2559
|
|
23
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
9217
|
|
24
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
700
|
|
25
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
910
|
|
26
|
|
Odisha
|
|
57981
|
|
27
|
|
Pudducherry
|
|
454
|
|
28
|
|
Punjab
|
|
50368
|
|
29
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
216430
|
|
30
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
280
|
|
31
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
104391
|
|
32
|
|
Telangana
|
|
77521
|
|
33
|
|
Tripura
|
|
6757
|
|
34
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
157117
|
|
35
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
7811
|
|
36
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
35185
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
1557044
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti & Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in Lok Sabha today.